How to Collect Additional Data During PayPal Checkout Process

A client recently asked for a better way to simplify his PayPal check out process but also collect additional information from the user during check that was related to the service his is providing. I found this useful page from the PayPal Getting Started Section. The additional text can be used for a variety of reasons.

The PayPal Getting Started example shows how to add a text field to a Donation button but the same process works for the Buy Now button as well.

Here is a sample PayPal Button I created in my merchant account.

Sample PayPal Button with optional text fields to colllect data during check out

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Paul Guyon is the former Chief Information Officer of a $53M international logistics firm, DSI. Today he teaches small business owners how to create and implement systems and technology that enables ordinary people to produce extraordinary results. Mr. Guyon’s clients have managed up to $13 million in business with a department of just five people.
He invented a new market category to streamline the delivery, invoicing and payment of lost bags for Delta, Northwest, American and United Airlines. Thereby saving the airlines millions of potential lost customers whose precious luggage was ‘separated’ from them. Paul’s delivery management systems save millions of dollars for pharmaceutical giants; Pfizer, Merck and Eli Lilly.
Guyon makes his home in Traverse City, Michigan and enjoys and active, healthy lifestyle with his three sons. He has a passion for business, music, drumming, community service and his faith in God. Guyon says, “Any day I get to spend with my sons is a good day!”

About

Paul Guyon is the former Chief Information Officer of a $53M international logistics firm, DSI. Today he teaches small business owners how to create and implement systems and technology that enables ordinary people to produce extraordinary results. Mr. Guyon’s clients have managed up to $13 million in business with a department of just five people.
He invented a new market category to … More...